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ABDUCTED CHAIR/FAMILY MEMBERS OF ZAMFARA MASS TRANSIT RESCUES AFTER JOINT ARMY/POLICE EXCHANGES FIRE WITH THE ABDUCTORS.

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Suspected armed bandits invaded the house of Aminu Papa the Chairman of Zamfara mass transit located in Mareri area of Zamfara state and abducted him.

A family source confirmed to this medium that the bandits armed with deadly weapons invaded the house of the politician around 11:00pm on Saturday and get entry to his house premises through the house fence.

“When they arrived they started firing gunshots all over and tried harder to bugle the get and gain access to the house but when they could not, they climbed through the fence and get access to him” the source added.

The source said while they were in the house of Aminu police tactical team moved Into the area and engaged the bandits in an exchange of gunfire, a circumstance that resulted to the rescue of his wife and her daughter.

“They initially abducted the wife and her daughter, but after exchange of fire with the police they abandoned the wife and the daughter and moved with the Chairman to their target destination”.

They later moved with him toward Karazau axis around the Federal University Gusau and attempted to escape with him to their choice location.

A member of vigilante who participated in the rescue of the Chairman told this medium that, the operatives of the Nigerian army quickly responded and laid ambush at the suspected bandits and fired many of them to death on arrival.

“When we reached a particular location we were suspecting them to cross the operatives of the Nigerian Army laid ambush and fired at their in-coming motorcycles and majority if not all of them were killed”.

A family source confirmed that, the politician later returned home after surviving the gunshot at one of his leg, which was as a result of the exchange of fire.

He is currently undergoing recovery of the injury he sustained while people, especially family members and political associates are paying sympathy visit to politicians.

Zamfara police spokesperson SP Shehu Muhammad who confirmed the incident said the police Tactical operatives after receiving distress calls that bandits were in the house of the Victim at Mareri, responded promptly and engaged them in a serious gun battle that aborted the plan of abduction of the wife and a daughter of the Victim (Aminu Papa).

He further stated that, the Commissioner of Police CP Ayuba N Elkanah has visited the victim at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau where he is currently receiving treatment.

He added that, the Command has already commenced investigation into the circumstances of the incident with a view to arresting the Perpetrators of the dastardly act. Similarly, rigorous patrol and surveillance have been intensified at Mareri area, and it’s neighborhood outskirts.

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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